Government/Water Associate

Hanson Bridgett LLP
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Posted 

Job Description


Los Angeles Area


The Los Angeles Office of Hanson Bridgett is growing and is seeking an attorney with 2-6 years of experience in public agency and/or environmental issues, especially water. The ideal candidate will have experience in transactions, advice & counsel, and/or litigation work for public or private clients. Prior work for a government agency or in a communications field is a plus. Seeking experience with at least some of the following: Brown Act, Clean Water Act, water rights, eminent domain, legislative drafting, infrastructure, (state and/or local) government procurement, construction, prevailing wage, real estate, CEQA, public finance, and Government Claims Act. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a partner and be part of a team with an energetic practice spanning the state of California. We are looking for an ambitious team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Humility and a sense of humor required.


While we offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner, this position will be expected to work alongside senior attorneys in Hanson Bridgett’s Los Angeles office approximately 3-4 days a week.


Ideal candidates will also have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized and detail oriented and are looking towards partnership with Hanson Bridgett.


To be considered for a position, please submit:


  • Cover letter (optional)

  • Resume

  • Law school transcript

  • Writing sample


Please submit your application materials through LinkedIn or our website: https://www.hansonbridgett.com/Careers/attorney-openings


Hanson Bridgett seeks to ensure a positive and diverse work culture where each person may work and develop professionally to the best of their ability free of unlawful discrimination or prejudice. To this end, the firm is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination or prejudice of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran’s status, mental or physical disability, or pregnancy.


We are an EEO employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $180,000 and $225,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience and the professional skills required for this role.

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  • Seniority level Associate

  • Employment type Full-time

  • Job function Legal

  • Industries Law Practice